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> Again, what you said is like drug dealers want to trade drugs. That's not comparable to what ought to be discussed. The stakes during the so-called "Opium Wa
by unityByFreedom 6y ago
> Again, what you said is like drug dealers want to trade drugs. That's not comparable to what ought to be discussed.
The stakes during the so-called "Opium Wars" can be seen in the agreements made at the end of it [1],
- China would not establish any more monopolies over its domestic trade
- Several more Chinese ports would open up to foreign trade
- Chinese law would not restrict practicing Christianity
- Foreign diplomats would be allowed permanent stations in Beijing
- Foreigners would be permitted to travel within China
[1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Tientsin#Major_points https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treaty_of_Tientsin#Major_point...
- justicezyx 6y agoCan we stop playing the word game and admit that opium trade is illegal both in China and Britain? And use it to prove that domestic merchants can challenge ccp and force the current Chinese government to change behavior is as about nonsensical as claiming Trump did a perfect job in fighting COVID-19...
- unityByFreedom 6y ago> Can we stop playing the word game and admit that opium trade is illegal both in China and Britain? Yes, China/Britain have long since cracked down on opium trade and that has been a joint effort. What of it? The devil is in the details. The "Opium Wars" were about more than drugs and it is reductionist to only look at its impact on the drug trade. > And use it to prove that domestic merchants can challenge ccp and force the current Chinese government to change behavior is as about nonsensical as claiming Trump did a perfect job in fighting COVID-19... The desires of Chinese people certainly do impact their government's actions.